For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,695 students in Staunton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Staunton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Staunton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
242 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
342 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
13%
22%
# White Students
1,683 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
62%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
376 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
201
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,587 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,297
$15,502
Spending / Student
$19,587
$15,257
Best Staunton City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Staunton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Shelburne Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #55.
Bessie Weller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
1751 Shutterlee Mill Road, Dix
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Grades: PK
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District is ranked #68 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton City School District?
62% of Staunton City School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Staunton City School District?
Staunton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Staunton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,587 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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